Spring in to February with a range of engaging, free public tours every Saturday and Sunday at Collins Barracks!

Over the bank holiday weekend, join us for public tours in celebration of St. Brigid's Day. These tours will showcase the histories of remarkable and revolutionary women, including designer and architect Eileen Gray, and the various symbols that have been used to represent Ireland through time.

This month, learn about the historic site of Collins Barracks and immerse yourself in the artwork of Harry Clarke.

Tours will begin in Reception at Collins Barracks. Booking is not required. However, places are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Saturday, 1 February 2025 - St. Brigid's Weekend
1pm    The Way We Wore: Representations of Social Change through Clothing
2pm    Eileen Gray: The Making of Modernism

Sunday, 2 February 2025 - St. Brigid's Weekend
2pm    Revolutionary Women: Representations through Soldiers and Chiefs
3pm    Symbols of Ireland in the National Museum's Collection

For our full programme of events across St. Brigid's Weekend, as part of the Brigit: Dublin City Celebrating Women festival, see here.

Saturday, 8 February 2025
1pm    1913 - 1923: A Decade of Conflict
2pm    Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of the Irish during World War One

Sunday, 9 February 2025 
2pm    Food & Drink in the Museum's Collections
3pm    The Way We Wore: Representations of Social Change through Clothing

Saturday, 15 February 2025
1pm    Game, Set, Match: The History of Sports in Irish Society
2pm    Revolutionary Women: Representations through Soldiers and Chiefs

Sunday, 16 February 2025
2pm    An Introduction to Collins Barracks featuring Harry Clarke
3pm    Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of the Irish during World War One

Saturday 22 February 2025
1pm    Symbols of Ireland in the National Museum's Collection
2pm    1913 - 1923: A Decade of Conflict

Sunday 23 February 2025
2pm    An Introduction to Collins Barracks featuring Harry Clarke
3pm    Eileen Gray: The Making of Modernism

For more information on our tour offerings, contact bookings@museum.ie or call 01 648 6453.